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trim
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
"Paint the house white with blue trim."
A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
"I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."
Dress; gear; ornaments.
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
Physically fit.
"He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."
Slender, lean.
"a trim figure"
Neat or smart in appearance.
"a trim lawn"
In good order; properly managed or maintained.
With sails well trimmed.
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